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The home of Alex and Essena “Essa” Howell Story. Alex has worn many hats throughout his life, but the two that stick out to me are former Mayor and Sheriff! Alex was Sheriff from 1929-1944 and mayor of Ashburn for most of 1954-1972. To read Alex's…

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Have you ever seen this marker? This is a US. Coast & Geodetic Survey Bench Mark from 1934. This is just 1 of 17 (!!) located in Turner County. There is a 44-page doc you can read ALL about this!These reference points are developed and maintained…

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"I Came To Party How About You"
The Pink Panther Club

Location: 217 Hardin Ave, Ashburn, GA 31714

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Location: 324 S. Main Street

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We love a house with character!

Location: 507 N Main St. in Ashburn, GA

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The Piggly Wiggly recently celebrated 50 years in Ashburn in March 2024! We love our hometown grocery store.

Location: 215 E Monroe, Ashburn, GA

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Location: Ireland Rd., Ashburn, Georgia

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Location: Ward Rd., Ashburn, GA

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Location: Murray Rd., Ashburn, GA

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What is your go-to grits order? Are you a simple butter and salt kind of person, cheese, or do you want all the toppings in your grits?

Pictured: Grits with scrambled egg and cheese on top, biscuits and sausage gravy, and smoke sausage…

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Drone photo of golfers playing the 9-hole course.

Location: Wanee Lake, Ashburn, GA

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Location: railroad crossing at Washington Ave. and US Hwy 41, Ashburn, GA

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Luck. A blessing. Prayers answered.

Whatever you want to call it, Turner County survived Hurricane Helene relatively unscathed. Amidst all the surrounding devastation in Georgia, Florida, and the Carolinas, Turner County had minimal…

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Location: Rachel’s Rd. In Sycamore, GA

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Location: Forshee Rd. in Coverdale, GA

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Location: 241 E College Ave in Ashburn, GA

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A Turner County Staple since the 1950s. When we interviewed Linda Wiggins Williford, she talked about her family’s extensive time involved with the TC stockyards. Check out her interview here:…

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One of the prettiest courthouses in South Georgia!
You cannot change our minds about that!

Location: 219 E College Ave, Ashburn, GA

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Every year, Calhoun Produce puts on a fall "Fun on the Farm" which includes an incredible Corn Maze. This year, they celebrated 150 years of State of Georgia Agriculture!

Location: 5075 Hawpond Rd, Ashburn, GA

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Location: Rogers Plaza facing West (S. Johnson St. and E. Monroe St. in Ashburn, GA)

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Sometimes you have to remove it all to build it back up.

The work being done to make the building in Main St is so exciting. Just removing the fallen-in door frames and fixing the roofs are making a difference!

Location: Main St in Ashburn,…

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Location: Daniels Rd. In Ashburn, GA

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Nothing quite like the southern delicacy of a tomato sandwich.

The perfect one has mayo, a good thick tomato slice, and salt & pepper! Do you make yours different?

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Location: Old Chicken Delite on the corner of Main St./Highway 41 & Monroe Avenue. in Ashburn, GA

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Although she was not born in Turner County, Cheryle Bryan without a doubt is full of pride for our little community. Her arrival to Ashburn on Election Day 1972 is one she will always remember as a new beginning and a chance for her to become an…
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